Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $31.26 | 6.125% | $33.1747 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
Purchase #2 | $74.38 | 5.448% | $78.4322 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #3 | $113.42 | 5.125% | $119.2328 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
Purchase #4 | $52.28 | 8.104% | $56.5168 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #5 | $106.76 | 6.735% | $113.9503 | $113.95 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
Purchase #6 | $79.75 | 3.198% | $82.3004 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $100.71 | 13.344% | $114.1487 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.56 | $597.7559 | $597.75 | $597.75 | $597.70 |